For about twenty years, this rose has been one of the most widespread and popular in Europe. It is also well known in other regions of the world. She is an example of an almost flawless flower, which harmoniously combines decorative qualities with technical characteristics. “Golden Holiday” - this is how its name can be translated. And indeed, if you grow this beauty in your garden, the festive atmosphere will become its constant companion!
Rose Golden Celebration
According to the description, the plant belongs to the English Austin roses. This famous group combines the characteristics of European roses and modern hybrid tea crops. In appearance, the plant is a bush rose - scrub.
The rose is characterized by large flowers of a rich shade.
The originator of the variety was the British company David Austin Roses. The rose was received in 1992. Then it was called AUSgold. To create the hybrid, popular varieties were used - Charles Austin and Abraham Darby.
Brief description, characteristics
The Golden Celebration rose is characterized by powerful bushes that reach 120-150 cm in height and width. The bushes have strong, slightly drooping shoots. In warm climates they can stretch out. In this case, the plant is grown as a climbing rose.
The shoots are covered with a moderate number of thorns. They are characterized by hard, dense leaves of a rich green color. They have a glossy shine.
The decorative properties of the culture are due to its stunning flowering. The flowers have a bright orange color. It also contains peach or rose notes. The result is large, golden-copper flowers. They reach a diameter of 14 cm.
Small brushes form on the bushes, which move slightly downwards under their own weight. Flowering is remontant. It is characterized by wave-like development. The strongest wave is observed at the beginning of summer.
Important! A characteristic feature of the culture is its amazing aroma. It is stable and contains sweetish-fruity notes.
Reviews of rose growers
Anna, 58 years old, Rostov-on-Don
In my garden, Golden Celebration flowers open up to 12 cm in diameter. The shade looks especially beautiful in the rays of sunset - the petals seem to be woven from pinkish-golden threads. The rose turned out to be not as sensitive to rain as I feared. Unfortunately, it cannot withstand heavy, long rainfalls, but after a couple of rainy days the flowers retain their perfect appearance.
Elena, 45 years old, St. Petersburg
The impressions from this beauty are the best; according to her appearance, she is unrivaled. I have been growing this miracle for 7 years. Every year the appearance of the first sunny flowers becomes a real holiday for the whole family. The roses are so gigantic and heavy that they have to put up supports and tie up the inflorescences. As for the scent, I have other favorites. But, as they say, this is not for everyone.
Sergey, 43 years old, Saratov
I do not recommend fertilizing the bush with nitrogen during flowering - I was convinced of this from my own experience. It is better to use potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. No other nuances were noticed, care without any problems. It doesn’t get sick, it tolerates the winter in our area very well (if you organize the right shelter).
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Rose Golden Showers - climber characteristics
The Golden Celebration rose has many advantages. These include the following:
- densely double delicate inflorescences of copper-yellow color - this color is not typical for English roses;
- abundant flowering - it begins in early summer and lasts in waves until autumn;
- a powerful and strong bush - it is characterized by a rounded spreading crown;
- tall - if agrotechnical recommendations are followed, roses can reach 1.5-2 m;
- arcuate shoots with a moderate number of spines;
- shiny leaves of a bright green hue;
- high resistance to diseases.
The disadvantages of culture include the following:
- slightly reduced resistance to frost - in comparison with other English roses;
- intolerance to prolonged rains and excessive watering.
The indisputable advantage of the plant is considered to be powerful bushes.
Use in landscape design
English Rose Golden Celebration is often used to decorate areas.
It is used to create garden and park compositions. Moreover, the flower is placed in the very center, since it attracts maximum attention.
The plant is actively used to decorate the facades of houses, fences and arches.
Appearance
Although this variety of roses is classified as a bush variety, in warm climates and in favorable conditions it is capable of climbing. If the height of the scrub reaches 120-150 cm, then the arched shoots can grow up to 2 m. The hybrid inherited such plasticity from one of its ancestors - the climbing American climber Aloha.
The bush itself is powerful, beautiful and compact - it has almost the same dimensions, both in height and in width. The dense, glossy leaves located on arched shoots are rigid, and the color is green and rich. There are few thorns.
The beauty of this rose is fully revealed during its flowering. The combination of an ancient cup-shaped shape with an unusual color (honey-yellow) is perceived very harmoniously; the impressive size of the flowers is also surprising: 8-14 cm.
The color effect is created by small pink dots scattered on a yellow background. The buds are also large and open gradually, so the rose blooms almost the entire season. Flowering begins already in June, repeated waves quickly replace each other until the cold weather.
The aroma is also incomparable: sweet and rich, at the same time, it is not at all aggressive, and this enchanting smell penetrates every corner of the garden, evoking a romantic mood. You can detect tea, honey, and even lemon notes in it.
Additional benefits of the variety
- Repairability – repeated flowering.
- Fast growth.
- Beautiful cluster arrangement of inflorescences.
- Plastic.
- Resistance to diseases characteristic of roses.
The disadvantage is that the flowers are not resistant to rain, although this variety is successfully grown in areas with cool and damp summers, for example, in the Kaliningrad region.
Growing a flower, how to plant it correctly in open ground
Thuja Golden Globe - description
In order for the Celebration rose to develop well and bloom profusely, it needs to be provided with complete and high-quality care.
It is best to plant a plant on your site as seedlings. They can be purchased at a nursery or specialty store. You can also use cuttings for planting crops.
To plant a crop, you should choose a high-quality seedling
It is recommended to place seedlings in open soil in spring or autumn. Inexperienced gardeners are better off planting the plant in the spring. Over the summer it will have time to take root and get stronger. In the fall, the gardener may make a mistake with the planting time. This will lead to problems with acclimatization in the new place.
It is recommended to plant the rose in a place well protected from the wind. It is advisable to plant the bush in a well-lit area. This will help achieve abundant flowering.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
The site should be prepared in advance. It is best to do this in the fall. When digging up the soil, be sure to add manure or other organic fertilizers. The best options would be compost or humus. In the spring, the bed needs to be dug up again and minerals added.
Important! Too acidic soil is not suitable for roses. Therefore, before planting, add 1 cup of wood ash.
The root system of seedlings should be soaked in water or a special growth stimulator. This will facilitate the process of adaptation to new conditions.
Step by step landing procedure
To plant the Golden Celebration climbing rose, you need to do the following:
- Dig a hole measuring 40 cm.
- Cover the bottom of the hole with expanded clay.
- Sprinkle some soil on top.
- Place the seedling in the hole and cover it with soil.
- Compact the soil and water generously.
Reproduction
The best time to obtain new seedlings is from May to the end of summer. For climbing roses there are two methods of propagation:
- cuttings;
- layering.
Propagation by cuttings can be divided into stages.
- The first step is to choose a healthy shoot, preferably one that has faded, cut it and divide it into parts so that each has 2-3 buds. The lower cut is made at an angle of 45°, the upper one is horizontal. The leaves are either removed all, or only the top ones can be left.
- Next, the prepared cuttings are placed in a stimulant solution to speed up the process of root emergence.
- After treatment, planting is done in the ground, which is pre-mixed with sand.
- The planted cuttings are covered with a glass jar.
It is better to resort to the method of propagation by layering in the spring. After removing the shelter, suitable shoots are not tied to the support, but are left pinned to the ground. Next, you just need to make sure that the soil where the roots appear remains moist. After the cuttings take root, they can be cut off from the adult plant and planted in a permanent place.
Plant care
In order for the plant to fully develop and enjoy lush flowering for as long as possible, it needs to be provided with high-quality care.
Watering rules and humidity
Thuja Golden Smaragd - description
It is recommended to water the flower 2 times a week. If there is a lot of precipitation, you can moisten the soil less often.
For 1 bush you should use 10 liters of water. It is advisable to use clean and warm water.
Attention! After watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil and cover it with a mulch layer. Peat and sawdust are used for this.
Fertilizing and soil quality
Fertilizers should be applied several times during the season. In spring it is better to use mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen. This substance ensures active growth of green mass. When the first buds appear, it is worth using preparations based on phosphorus and potassium.
Important! During the flowering period, nitrogen products should be excluded. Otherwise, active growth of stems and leaves will be observed.
When the flowers bloom, it is necessary to re-apply fertilizers based on potassium and phosphorus. After flowering is completed, before the arrival of cold weather, superphosphate and potassium salt are used.
Pruning and replanting
Before the appearance of young leaves, it is worth carrying out sanitary pruning. During the procedure, it is recommended to get rid of damaged, diseased, dry and frozen stems. This procedure helps to enhance the development of the bush.
In summer, you need to remove excess shoots that are directed inside the bush. It is also necessary to get rid of faded buds. If necessary, autumn pruning can be carried out.
During pruning, dry and damaged branches are removed
Rose Celebration should not grow in one place for more than 10 years. Therefore, after the specified period, a rejuvenating transplant is performed. It is carried out by transshipment. This helps avoid damage to the roots.
Features of wintering a flower
The plant must be covered for the winter. To do this, in the fall the bushes must be trimmed and covered with earth. They need to be sprinkled with dry leaves and spruce branches on top.
Features of agricultural technology
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Golden Celebration can grow in zones 5 through 10, although there is plenty of evidence that its shoots begin to noticeably freeze at -18°. In any case, in Central Russia the rose must be covered for the winter.
Resistance to common diseases is good, with the exception of black spot. For this reason, bushes should be planted in a well-ventilated, sufficiently lit area, avoiding thickening.
Rose blossom
The culture has a long flowering period. In this case, buds may appear on the bushes several times during the season.
The first flowers bloom in early July. In this case, flowering lasts until mid-October. In August or September the second wave of flowering begins. Usually it is not as abundant and lush as the first one.
Care during and after flowering
During the flowering period, it is necessary to reduce the amount of fertilizing. In this case, fertilizers should be applied only once.
It is recommended to use products based on potassium and phosphorus.
With proper care, the rose blooms profusely
What to do if it doesn’t bloom, possible reasons
The lack of flowering may be due to the following factors:
- insufficient watering;
- incorrect choice of landing site;
- mineral deficiency;
- development of diseases.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The plant practically does not suffer from fungal infections. Sometimes it encounters black spot. In such a situation, the bush should be treated with fungicides.
The most common pests found are aphids or spider mites. If the lesion is small, they can be collected manually. If the problem is widespread, then it’s time to use systemic insecticides, which can be found in garden stores.
Rose Golden Celebration by David Austin has excellent decorative characteristics. It is often used in landscape design, surprising the uncharacteristic color of the buds. To achieve success in growing a crop, it requires quality care.
Possibility of use
First of all, this is a main rose, capable of attracting attention with its sunny, bright appearance. As a tapeworm plant, it is unrivaled! Looks great near the central gate, at the entrance to the house, on a small open lawn.
As already mentioned, it is often (especially in southern countries) used to decorate high arches, walls of buildings, fences - as a climbing rose. It is often sold as a container specimen, but in this case it requires timely pruning.
It is difficult to find a person who would be dissatisfied with the Golden Celebration rose, having once planted it on his plot! After all, you must admit, everything about her, like a real queen, is beautiful!
